Profile / United States
Laura Chinnici, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Anxiety and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Kink aware support
About Laura
Laura Chinnici is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 13 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation struggles.
She also addresses issues related to addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting stress, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional areas she supports include abandonment issues, aging and geriatric matters, BDSM and kink communities, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life counseling.
Her approach is practical and centered on the person in front of her. Conversations focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, and on testing small changes. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness-based methods to help people try different ways of responding to stressors.
Sessions include straightforward problem-solving and motivational interviewing when people need help finding direction. Narrative therapy tools are used when reviewing how past stories shape current behavior. Laura aims to help clients notice patterns, set realistic steps, and track progress over time.
She works in English and practices in New Jersey as an LCSW. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and related approaches work in online sessions
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try small, testable changes. CBT is helpful for anxiety, sleep problems, mood difficulties, and behavior patterns that keep problems going.She also draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and building a working relationship that supports people making their own choices. Mindfulness therapy is used to develop simple attention skills that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where techniques are matched to the client's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Bringing notes, a quiet corner, and a clear goal for a session helps make online meetings productive.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, intimacy issues, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and related topics.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test small, practical changes in thinking and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and related areas.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.